“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” – John 12:24 As a fairly new gardener, I am excited to learn new things about God’s creation along with my boys. Instead of focusing on theContinue reading “How is Christ living in you?”
Category Archives: Parenting
Rhyming Notes from Family Camp 2022
A few weeks ago we joined a Christian homeschool conference camp. What a blessing! Our family was talking with the camp manager, who didn’t know the details about the group renting the space, and he asked if it was a family reunion. Even though we had just met everyone a few days before, my initialContinue reading “Rhyming Notes from Family Camp 2022”
Freedom, Communication & Walkie Talkies
Main topics in this post: Getting out into nature is a natural way for children (and adults) to exercise, learn and have fun. It is also a great chance for relationship building, times to walk and talk with each other and times to be quiet and away from distractions to have time with God. WhileContinue reading “Freedom, Communication & Walkie Talkies”
How do you celebrate the 4th of July?
How do you celebrate the 4th of July with intentionality?
Polyface Farm (Part 3)
This is continued from “Polyface Farm (Part 2)“. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” ~ John 10:10 -11 ~ If this way of farming producesContinue reading “Polyface Farm (Part 3)”
Polyface Farm (Part 2)
This is continued from “Polyface Farm (Part 1)“ “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” ~ John 10:10 -11 ~ Our Personal Applications (not specifically mentionedContinue reading “Polyface Farm (Part 2)”
Polyface Farm (Part 1)
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” ~ John 10:10 -11 ~ Polyface Farm, in Swoope, Virginia is probably the most famous farm for sustainable agricultureContinue reading “Polyface Farm (Part 1)”
The Father Fortress
“How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!” – Matthew 23:37b When my three year old comes running over to drag me to make a “Baba Fort”, it is music to my ears. He still loves to be close andContinue reading “The Father Fortress”
September & October Yearly Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
It has been a year since we began our look at the Free Family Events in the Cleveland area. We are now going to begin writing about new areas of God’s creation and provision, while continuing to post events that repeat yearly. We will also fill in some details about specific featured events. Feel freeContinue reading “September & October Yearly Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
August Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
Tomorrow is the last day of the summer session at Tri-C. It has been a wonderful group of students, and while I am excited for the break, I will miss seeing them. They invested their summer and worked hard with a positive attitude. This is a reminder to me and to all of us. Don’tContinue reading “August Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
3rd Culture Living 